Flight changed, do I have enough time?

[JimLahey]

This is for my return flight home...I had a 12:30pm flight from FLL, the airline changed it to 10:25am

The ship (Allure of the Seas) supposed to pull back into port at 6:30..should be no problem issue making flight home, right?

[LHT28]

Call the airline & change it to a later flight

 

Just because the ship docks at 6:30 does not mean people are getting off then

 

Is this AC now Rouge flight???

[JimLahey]

Call the airline & change it to a later flight

 

Just because the ship docks at 6:30 does not mean people are getting off then

 

Is this AC now Rouge flight???

 

Actually the RCI website says it pulls in at 5:30am, was looking on another travel site that said 6:30am

 

Keep same flight = 5 hours to get home + no Rouge

Later flight = 9 hours + Rouge :(

[DaveOKC]

This is for my return flight home...I had a 12:30pm flight from FLL, the airline changed it to 10:25am

The ship (Allure of the Seas) supposed to pull back into port at 6:30..should be no problem issue making flight home, right?

 

IF you are in the first group leaving the ship (usually the "walk offs"), you arrive on time in the port, the customs line on the pier is not too long and assuming the taxi line is not too bad, you should be able to make it. The airport is only a 10-15 minute ride from the pier. We have been at the gate at 9 AM on previous cruises.

 

HOWEVER, many things can go wrong and you might miss your flight, so I would talk to the airline ahead of time and find out what your options are if you do miss it. Since they are the ones that changed your flight times, they normally are more willing to work with you than if you had made the changes. Knowing ahead of time what to expect and what your options are if you do miss your flight is critical IMO.

[reallyitsmema]

Allure will be the first ship into port and usually gets in on time, if not early. As long as your cruise is not the transatlantic, disembarking usually starts before 7am. If you are talking about the TA, then book the later flight, the ship always takes a lot longer to clear customs when it returns to the states after being overseas.

 

I would also check with your airline and see how soon you have to be checked in since you are headed to Canada.

 

If you self disembark, you can make the earlier flight as long as the ship gets to port on time. I would also have a plan B though so if you have to reschedule flights, you have all the information ready and can rebook before you even get off the ship.

[kayehall]

Our last time in FLL was in November and we waited forever to disembark the Vision. I would put this back on the airline as it was them that had the schedule change.

[Zion21]

Unfortunately, I think that's going to be cutting it WAY too close. It'll be much easier on you if you can get a later flight.

[LHT28]

Actually the RCI website says it pulls in at 5:30am, was looking on another travel site that said 6:30am

 

Keep same flight = 5 hours to get home + no Rouge

Later flight = 9 hours + Rouge :(

Tough choice

I think you need to check in 2+ hrs at the airport

 

Good luck with the decision

[Keith1010]

Call the airline and get a later flight.

 

Could you make the earlier flight. Answer is maybe.

 

Now if you don't like stress why go with a maybe and worry the entire time.

 

Keith

[rockdoctor]

At the risk of opening a can of worms, this is why I like to use cruise lines air.

[LHT28]

At the risk of opening a can of worms, this is why I like to use cruise lines air.

How so??

 

They have no control over airline schedules

[t923347]

But if the cruise line doesn't think you will make your flight, they look after getting you on a later flight and it doesn't become your problem.

[BlueHerons]

You have to be at the airport by 8:30 because it is an international flight.

 

Call the airline and have them change it or extend your vacay one more day and take that flight home the next day.

[LHT28]

But if the cruise line doesn't think you will make your flight, they look after getting you on a later flight and it doesn't become your problem.

The OP can just call the airline & get on the later flight ...no problem either

:D

Edited August 21, 2015 by LHT28